"Senior, it is not that this junior wishes to show off. It is simply that others pointed at my nose and cursed me. If I do not strike back, I fear my state of mind may be disturbed."
Ye Lin clasped his fists and respectfully bowed to the old man, speaking softly.
"Hahaha, well said."
"Your temperament is very much like that of the Human Emperor of old—the emperor of your Human Race."
"Back then, he too was as high-spirited and vigorous as you."
The old man laughed heartily, then slowly rose to his feet and looked at Ye Lin.
"Boy Ye, this old man once said that once you reached the Central Star Domain through your own strength, this old man would rally the power of his entire clan to support you."
"And now that you have come, it is time for this old man to fulfill his promise."
"But before that, Boy Ye, look into this old man's eyes. Will you betray my Void Clan?"
The moment the old man finished speaking, Ye Lin subconsciously raised his head to look.
At that glance, Ye Lin's body instantly froze in place, unable to move.
The old man's gaze was deep, as though it could hook away one's soul.
Thus, a second passed—or perhaps an entire lifetime.
After an unknown amount of time, Ye Lin suddenly came back to his senses.
"There is no need for you to say anything. This old man already knows."
"Eyes can deceive. Thoughts can deceive. But the heart alone cannot."
"Your heart tells me that you are not someone who breaks faith and betrays righteousness."
The old man stood there with his hands behind his back, his eyes calmly fixed on Ye Lin.
A trace of wariness flashed through Ye Lin's eyes.
Worthy of